verídica

Verídica is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective verídico, used to describe something true, truthful, or veridical. The term appears across everyday language, journalism, law, and literature to indicate that a statement, report, or account corresponds to reality.

Etymology and meaning

Verídica comes from Latin veridīcus, formed from elements related to truth. In Spanish, the feminine form agrees with feminine nouns (nueva noticia verídica, historia verídica). The masculine counterpart is verídico.

Usage and nuance

Verídica is commonly attached to nouns such as noticia verídica, testimonio verídico, relato verídico, or fuente verídica. It signals credibility and alignment with facts, though in practice the term presumes truthfulness rather than proven certainty. Related synonyms include veraz, verdadero, fidedigno, and creíble, while verídico often emphasizes factual accuracy and honesty of the statement or source.

Context and variants

In journalism and law, phrases like “fuente verídica” or “declaración verídica” are used to describe credible information. In literary or rhetorical contexts, verídica can contribute to a theme of authenticity. In philosophy or epistemology, the closely related English terms “veridical” or “truthful” are used to discuss beliefs or perceptions that accurately reflect reality.

Translation

In English, verídica translates as truthful or veridical, with veridical used mainly in formal or philosophical discussion. The word helps distinguish content that is presented as fact from opinion, while remaining a flexible descriptor in ordinary Spanish.